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A basic inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any kind of special tools. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will additionally inspect to make certain there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will include everything that is executed with a basic inspection with the addition of a camera or other tool to inspect the whole flue and inner chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and also any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment done during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a property. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a great deal of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more comprehensive evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only carried out in severe situations when it is absolutely needed in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done annually and maintained as required.